Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1295753
Grade: 2
Model: 6
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3023.2G345.18S2316.186M149.O917.L2159.11J1180
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037%
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 1295705 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 1295753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe it to be a model 6. Open-faced,
leverset, with no key square or 5th pinion. It
also has a whipspring regulator, and actual jewel
settings. It is 11 jewels, verified by pulling
dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · May 15, 2016

Serial Number 1295800 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch